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Jean Royere Chair

Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

By Jean Royère

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Superb modern club chair, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frame and newly upholstered in a taupe premium 100% alpaca fabric. Also available with an ottoman...

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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Superb Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Mohair
Superb Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Mohair

Superb Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Mohair

By Jean Royère

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Superb pair of modern club chairs. High quality beech frames, feather seat cushion and upholstered in a premium gold mohair fabric. Handmade in England. Fast shipping worldwide. ...

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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Mohair

Superb Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Superb Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

Superb Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

By Jean Royère

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Superb pair of modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality beech frames, feather seat cushion and upholstered in a premium ivory 100% alpaca fabric. Handmade in Eng...

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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

French Art Deco Style, Tan Velvet, Stained Wood, Oversized Lounge Chairs
French Art Deco Style, Tan Velvet, Stained Wood, Oversized Lounge Chairs

French Art Deco Style, Tan Velvet, Stained Wood, Oversized Lounge Chairs

By Jean Royère, Maison Gouffé

Located in Stamford, CT

French Art Deco Style, Tan Velvet, Stained Wood, Oversized Lounge Chairs, USA, 21st C. Pair of gorgeous oversized French deco style club chairs reminiscent of Jean Royere and Maison...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Ivory Mohair
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Ivory Mohair

Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Ivory Mohair

By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory / stone, soft, pure mohair fabric with French Samuel an...

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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Curved Arm Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Curved Arm Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair

Curved Arm Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair

By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An elegant, luxurious and comfortable modern curved arm club chair / armchair. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium golden brown, soft, p...

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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Pair of Curvaceous Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca
Pair of Curvaceous Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca

Pair of Curvaceous Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca

By Jean Royère, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An curvaceous pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and feather cushions. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, taupe, pure alpaca fabric. Handmade in E...

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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Pair of Curvy Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Pair of Curvy Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair

Pair of Curvy Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair

By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A curvaceous pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and feather cushions. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, golden brown pure mohair fabric with Samuel...

Category

2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Pair of French Maison Jean Iron Lattice Brass Lounge Chairs
Pair of French Maison Jean Iron Lattice Brass Lounge Chairs

Pair of French Maison Jean Iron Lattice Brass Lounge Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A striking pair of architectural steel and brass lounge chairs in the manner and style of Jean Royère. The chairs feature a geometric diamond-trellis steel frame finished in satin bl...

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20th Century French Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

A Curved Arm Salon Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
A Curved Arm Salon Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

A Curved Arm Salon Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

By Jules Leleu, Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An elegant, luxurious and comfortable bespoke Salon club chair / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, pure alpaca...

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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair

Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair

By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium olive / mos...

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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

A Curved Arm Salon Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Taupe Alpaca
A Curved Arm Salon Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Taupe Alpaca

A Curved Arm Salon Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Taupe Alpaca

By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An elegant, luxurious and comfortable bespoke Salon club chair / armchair. Beech frames, feather cushion and sprung seat. Newly upholstered in our premium, soft, taupe pure alpaca...

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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

Superb Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Superb Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

Superb Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality handmade beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpaca wool fabr...

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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Pair of Curved Arm Salon Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Taupe Alpaca
Pair of Curved Arm Salon Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Taupe Alpaca

Pair of Curved Arm Salon Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Taupe Alpaca

By Jules Leleu, Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An elegant, luxurious pair of bespoke Salon club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in our premium, soft, taupe (brown with a hint...

Category

2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

Superb Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs and Ottomans in Alpaca
Superb Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs and Ottomans in Alpaca

Superb Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs and Ottomans in Alpaca

By Jean Royère, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca, with a matching pair of ottomans. High quality handmade beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, i...

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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Pair of Sculptural Armchairs, Solid Oak and Pure Alpaca Upholstery
Pair of Sculptural Armchairs, Solid Oak and Pure Alpaca Upholstery

Pair of Sculptural Armchairs, Solid Oak and Pure Alpaca Upholstery

By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A pair of refined, organic armchairs, with a curved, sculptural form in solid oak and upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca fabric. Also available in COM. Fast shipping worldwide.

Category

2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Oak

A Pair of Angular Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
A Pair of Angular Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair

A Pair of Angular Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair

By Gerrit Rietveld, Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jean Royère

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A superb pair of modern angular club armchairs. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium soft, pure mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwid...

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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

1950s Early Adrian Pearsall Chairs for Craft associates Rare MCM Mid century
1950s Early Adrian Pearsall Chairs for Craft associates Rare MCM Mid century

1950s Early Adrian Pearsall Chairs for Craft associates Rare MCM Mid century

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Slanted seats, paddle arms, and extensive iron framing with a nod to Jean Royere. Swivel chair labelled. Open back arm chair unmarked but a known Pearsall design.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Grande Divano Curvo Boomerang Sofa, After Gio Ponti, C. 1950
Grande Divano Curvo Boomerang Sofa, After Gio Ponti, C. 1950

Grande Divano Curvo Boomerang Sofa, After Gio Ponti, C. 1950

By Gio Ponti

Located in Culver City, CA

We currently have this sofa in the gallery alongside a pair of Jean Royere chairs, a Vladimir Kagan cloud sofa as well as a Ico Pairisi wall unit, and not only does this sofa make a ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

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Fabulous Pair of Jean Royère Style Chairs
Fabulous Pair of Jean Royère Style Chairs

Fabulous Pair of Jean Royère Style Chairs

Unavailable

H 29 in W 27 in D 21.5 in

Fabulous Pair of Jean Royère Style Chairs

By Jean Royère

Located in Mount Penn, PA

A fabulous pair of Jean Royère style chairs newly upholstered in a rich velvet fabric, circa 1970s.

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Late 20th Century French Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Jean Royere Pull Up Chairs
Pair of Jean Royere Pull Up Chairs

Pair of Jean Royere Pull Up Chairs

Unavailable

H 32.25 in W 19 in D 17 in

Pair of Jean Royere Pull Up Chairs

By Jean Royère

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Jean Royere pull up chairs with original fabric by Rodier.

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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Jean Royère Style Adjustable Lounge Chair in Silk
Jean Royère Style Adjustable Lounge Chair in Silk

Jean Royère Style Adjustable Lounge Chair in Silk

By Jean Royère

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely and documented in the catalog raisonne of Jean Royère's works.

Category

20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Jean Royere Ash Rare Set of Three Chairs Covered in Wool Faux Fur
Jean Royere Ash Rare Set of Three Chairs Covered in Wool Faux Fur

Jean Royere Ash Rare Set of Three Chairs Covered in Wool Faux Fur

By Jean Royère

Located in Paris, ile de france

Jean Royere ash rare set of three chairs covered in wool faux fur original condition image 10.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Ash

Jean Royere Documented Exceptional Set of Chicest Eight Dining Chairs
Jean Royere Documented Exceptional Set of Chicest Eight Dining Chairs

Jean Royere Documented Exceptional Set of Chicest Eight Dining Chairs

By Jean Royère

Located in Paris, ile de france

Jean Royere documented exceptional set of chicest eight dining chairs newly covered in pale yellow canvas cloth.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Jean Royere Desk and Chair

Jean Royere Desk and Chair

Unavailable

H 33.325 in W 85.25 in D 25.5 in

Jean Royere Desk and Chair

By Jean Royère

Located in San Francisco, CA

Great Jean Royere desk finished in oak with clear glass dividers.

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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Jean Royère Custom Desk and "Croisillon" Chair

Jean Royère Custom Desk and "Croisillon" Chair

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H 33.375 in W 85.25 in D 25.5 in

Jean Royère Custom Desk and "Croisillon" Chair

By Jean Royère

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great Jean Royère desk finished in oak with clear glass dividers.

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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Fantastic Luxurious Jean Royere Style "Boule" Club Chairs
Fantastic Luxurious Jean Royere Style "Boule" Club Chairs

Fantastic Luxurious Jean Royere Style "Boule" Club Chairs

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Extremely Comfortable High Style Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in a Fantastic Faux Chinchilla Print Fur, in the manner of French Designer Jean Royère.

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Chairs

Set of Bridge table and four chairs by Jean Royere
Set of Bridge table and four chairs by Jean Royere

Set of Bridge table and four chairs by Jean Royere

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H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Set of Bridge table and four chairs by Jean Royere

By Jean Royère

Located in Milan, IT

Set of Bridge table and four chairs by Jean Royere France, 1957 French oak wooden structure Double –face Table top in black formica and green velvet

Category

Vintage 1950s French Game Tables

Materials

Oak

Willow Cone Lounge Chair, France, 1950s
Willow Cone Lounge Chair, France, 1950s

Willow Cone Lounge Chair, France, 1950s

Unavailable

H 29.53 in Dm 27.56 in

Willow Cone Lounge Chair, France, 1950s

By Jean Royère

Located in Vienna, AT

Willow cone lounge chair, France, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Attributed to Jean Royere Round Cerused Oak Extension Table and Four Chairs
Attributed to Jean Royere Round Cerused Oak Extension Table and Four Chairs

Attributed to Jean Royere Round Cerused Oak Extension Table and Four Chairs

By Jean Royère

Located in Cremorne/Richmond, Victoria

Beautiful round cerused oak extension table, (without extra leaves). Extended would seat ten. There is decorative metal detailing to the base of the table. The table comes with four ...

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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Sheep Fur Stools, France, 1950s
Sheep Fur Stools, France, 1950s

Sheep Fur Stools, France, 1950s

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H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in

Sheep Fur Stools, France, 1950s

By Jean Royère

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Delightful pair of sheep fur stools, France, 1950s. In excellent vintage condition with just the right amount of gently aged patina on the hair pin brass legs. The fur is clean and f...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sheep Fur Stools, France, 1950s
Pair of Sheep Fur Stools, France, 1950s

Pair of Sheep Fur Stools, France, 1950s

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H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in

Pair of Sheep Fur Stools, France, 1950s

By Jean Royère

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Delightful pair of sheep fur stools, France, 1950s. In excellent vintage condition with just the right amount of gently aged patina on the hair pin brass legs. The fur is clean and f...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Jean Royere Chairs
Pair of Jean Royere Chairs

Pair of Jean Royere Chairs

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H 27.5 in Dm 32 in

Pair of Jean Royere Chairs

By Jean Royère

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A vintage pair of Jean Royere chairs. Newly upholstered in Kravet Basics fabric.

Category

20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Jean Royère Side Chair
Jean Royère Side Chair

Jean Royère Side Chair

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H 29 in W 30.5 in D 30 in L 29 in

Jean Royère Side Chair

By Jean Royère

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very rare side chair with hairpin base designed by Jean Royère in 1960.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Polar Bear Chair after Jean Royère
Polar Bear Chair after Jean Royère

Polar Bear Chair after Jean Royère

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H 34 in W 43 in D 43 in

Polar Bear Chair after Jean Royère

By Jean Royère

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A faithful circa 1980s reproduction of Jean Royère's classic Polar Bear chair, this extremely comfortable oversized armchair has been newly reupholstered in a textured white boucle f...

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Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Rare Basket Tripod Chairs Attributed to Jean Royère
Rare Basket Tripod Chairs Attributed to Jean Royère

Rare Basket Tripod Chairs Attributed to Jean Royère

By Jean Royère

Located in Munich, DE

Rare French basket chairs attributed Jean Royère with three metal legs on hammered bronze ball feet.     

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Chairs Atributed To Jean Royere
Pair Of Chairs Atributed To Jean Royere

Pair Of Chairs Atributed To Jean Royere

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H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Pair Of Chairs Atributed To Jean Royere

By Jean Royère

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

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Category

Vintage 1950s Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Mid-Century Chair Inspired by Jean Royère
French Mid-Century Chair Inspired by Jean Royère

French Mid-Century Chair Inspired by Jean Royère

By Jean Royère

Located in Houston, TX

Fabulous French Mid-Century Modern chair with exaggerated legs in the manner of Jean Royère.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

French Egg Chairs in the Manner of Jean Royère
French Egg Chairs in the Manner of Jean Royère

French Egg Chairs in the Manner of Jean Royère

By Jean Royère

Located in Chicago, IL

French egg chairs in manner of Jean Royere. Newly upholstered in green cotton velvet.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Jean Royère style white bouclé Pierre Frey easy chair
Jean Royère style white bouclé Pierre Frey easy chair

Jean Royère style white bouclé Pierre Frey easy chair

By Jean Royère

Located in Antwerp, BE

white bouclé fabric upholstered easy chair, produced in France during the 1950s the organically shaped seat provides great and cosy comfort. The bronze coloured frame creates a stun...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Hairpin Circle Chairs, 1950s by Jean Royère, France
Pair of Hairpin Circle Chairs, 1950s by Jean Royère, France

Pair of Hairpin Circle Chairs, 1950s by Jean Royère, France

By Jean Royère

Located in Antwerp, BE

This pair of circle lounge chairs was designed by Jean Royère and produced in France during the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Spider Leg Club Chair in the Style of Jean Royère
Mid-Century Modern Spider Leg Club Chair in the Style of Jean Royère

Mid-Century Modern Spider Leg Club Chair in the Style of Jean Royère

By Jean Royère

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Newly upholstered Mid-Century Modern spider leg chair in the style of Jean Royère. This chair feature sculpted walnut legs and a button tuft back.  

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Two French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Side or Desk Chairs Attrib. to Jean Royère
Two French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Side or Desk Chairs Attrib. to Jean Royère

Two French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Side or Desk Chairs Attrib. to Jean Royère

By Jean Royère

Located in New York, NY

Two French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical chairs with rattan structure and seats made of skai/leather. Priced and sold individually.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Pair of decorative German 1950's Hexagon easy chairs, Royere style
Pair of decorative German 1950's Hexagon easy chairs, Royere style

Pair of decorative German 1950's Hexagon easy chairs, Royere style

By Jean Royère

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Pair of decorative 50's easy chairs with a superb hexagon shape. The legs can be dismantled for easy shipping Made in West Germany

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of chairs atributed to JEAN ROYERE
Pair of chairs atributed to JEAN ROYERE

Pair of chairs atributed to JEAN ROYERE

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H 34.65 in W 24.81 in D 18.12 in

Pair of chairs atributed to JEAN ROYERE

By Jean Royère

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

white patinated color

Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Jean Royere "Polaire" Chairs
Pair of Jean Royere "Polaire" Chairs

Pair of Jean Royere "Polaire" Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A grand pair of upholstered Polar bear/ ball chairs by famed french designer, Jean Royere. They are upholstered in a light cream velvet mohair and they have light oak round feet.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

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Jean Royere Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

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